The strip contains Argan oil and Calendula extract, the former for smoothness and the latter for its anti inflammatory properties. The lubricating strip is joined by a honeycomb guard at the bottom, which makes it a little easier to shave against the grain. ergonomically speaking it was lovely, all smooth curves that fit into the hand well, the ridge grips were in all the right places too, and even with a loose grip I felt in control of the blade.

I said before that i like heft to what I’m holding, and I didn’t get it from the handle here. The Pace 7 handle is not quite as weighty as the Hydro 5, and to me that is a minor black mark. The last time was a revelation in grooming, a shaving experience unlike any other. This is only the second time I have shaved with the Pace 7, but fairs fair, it was only the second time in the last year that i had used a Hydro 5. The Hydro 5 is one of the best out there and the sensitive version would be my go to blade if it weren’t for the existence of the Pace 7. I have used a fair few, even a few from the Dorco stable, and none have allowed me to remove all of the hair beneath my nose. I am not sure what they did, but it just works. Hydro 5 is one of my favorite trimmers on the market.

The second and third passes went by fairly easily too, though that final pass did lead to some irritation, having to go over areas a forth and fifth time to remove the hair. It allows a five bladed design to deliver an experience on par with a six, or even a seven. There are few blades out there that can provide this kind of shave, the gel reservoir makes up for the relatively rudimentary nature of the blades themselves. Onto the shave, and I must say, it was fantastic. I cannot go into specifics about the make up of the lubricating gel, as they do not release that information. The sensitive variant seems to have a slightly more cooling effect, likely menthol, and this was a stroke of genius. The gel reservoir makes the first pass so easy, if you have tried shaving with longer hair you’ll know what I mean about the early tug. If you have read my previous reviews you know that i like a good bit of weight to my razor, I feel it aids in the smooth single strokes that i go for. I have to start by saying how much I like the Hydro 5 handle. I know for certain that a simple one pass shave works wonderfully with the Hydro 5. Due to the shaving style that I espouse, the more blades the smoother the shave. I feel like that disadvantage has been multiplied a little now. This is not my first Hydro blade, I previously compared the Hydro 5 vanilla to the Pace 6 Plus, and it was at a disadvantage even then. The Fresh Blade – Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive

Conclusion & Pricing – Dorco Pace 7 Vs Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive.

The Dull Blade – Dorco Pace 7 Vs Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive.

The Fresh Blade – Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive.

It is a five step three pass shave on day one, followed by the same shave a few days later with the now dull blade. I have been honing this style for a while, and have become quite comfortable doing it. Subscription services are usually much cheaper, and while that is true if you compare them to Schick, it is not the case when compared to Dorco. I am a fan of both models, but the main difference between them tends to be the price. An old school approach, with both selling a variety of blades and handles, different from the currently quite popular subscription model. The core business model between the two firms is very similar. Their most recent offering, the Pace 7, is one of the most advanced razors on the market. The firm has made a name for itself world wide with their low cost, a firm that is challenging the current status quo, and price setting the juggernauts Schick and Gillette have forced on the market. Dorco is a newer company first started in the 1950’s in Korea.

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